U.S., France Push U.N.
To Act on Syria

By

Neil King Jr. Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Updated Oct. 26, 2005 12:01 a.m. ET

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and France sought support for a tough United Nations resolution that blasts Syria for hindering an investigation into the assassination of Lebanon's former prime minister and orders Damascus to detain any officials suspected of involvement in the plot.

The draft resolution, which holds out the possibility of sanctions if Damascus doesn't comply, also calls for a travel ban and asset freeze on anyone suspected of...